CSCS – what it is and what it’s not…

Although most people are familiar with CSCS there are many views expressed regarding its purpose and what it means to have a CSCS card. To summarise:

A CSCS card is:

• A certification of the cardholder’s identity
• A certification of the cardholder’s qualifications
• A certification of the cardholder’s training

A CSCS card is not:

• A passport to gain entry to site
• A competency card
• A guarantee of a cardholder’s competence
• A Health and Safety card
• A card for off-site employees
• A certification of the cardholder’s fitness to work
• A record of the cardholder’s work experience